Minutes of the meeting of Sidmouth Town Council’s Planning Committee Held at the Council Chamber, Woolcombe House, Sidmouth, Wednesday 25th September 2019

Councillors present: - Kelvin Dent (Chair) Ian Barlow (Vice-Chair) John Rayson Deidre Hounsom John Loudoun

Apologies: - Jeff Turner, Jenny Ware, David Barratt and Louise Thompson

The meeting started at 6.30pm and finished at 7.20 pm.

164 Declarations of Interest

Name Item Number Type Action Taken Details Cllr John 19/1933/FUL and Personal Remained in the Chamber Acquainted with Loudoun 19/1934/LBC Interest during discussion but did Applicant. Bundels, Ridgeway, not vote. Sidbury, Sidmouth, EX10 0SF.

165 District Council Members It was formally noted that the participation of those Councillors who are also members of the East Devon District Council in both the debate and subsequent vote is on the basis that the views expressed are preliminary views taking account of the information presently made available to the Town/Parish Council. The District Councillors reserve their final views on the application until they are in full possession of all the relevant arguments for and against.

166 Applications for consideration Resolved That in respect of the Planning Applications set out below and attached, representations to the manner in which they should be determined, be made known to the East Devon District Council in accordance with schedule 16 of the Local Government Act 1972.

Applications for consideration

167 19/1947/COU Mr R Loynd 32 Woolbrook Road, Sidmouth, EX10 9UZ. Change North Ward of use from shop (use class A1) to a mixed use comprising indoor soft play area and a meeting space.

SUPPORT Planning Committee 25 September 2019 168 19/1808/FUL Mr J Newman The Slade Centre, Donkey Sanctuary, Mire Lane, Salcombe Regis Salcombe Regis, Sidmouth EX10 0NU. New external Ward hard standing and galvanised fencing.

SUPPORT

169 19/1932/FUL Mr & Mrs Gater Glenhills, 2A Davids Close, Sidbury, Sidmouth EX10 Sidbury Ward 0QS. Construction of single and two storey extensions

SUPPORT

170 19/1933/FUL Mr & Mrs Mitchell Bundels, Ridgeway, Sidbury, Sidmouth, EX10 0SF. Sidbury Ward Construction of single storey extension.

DEFERRED pending a site visit.

171 19/1934/LBC Mr & Mrs Mitchell Bundels, Ridgeway, Sidbury, Sidmouth, EX10 0SF. Sidbury Ward Demolish existing lean-to extension and construct new kitchen extension; minor internal alterations; installation of new ground source heat pump and repairs to existing chimney stacks.

DEFERRED pending a site visit.

172 19/1978/FUL Mr & Mrs M Lee Bridgefield, Cotford Close, Sidbury, Sidmouth, Sidbury Ward EX10 0SJ. Construction of two storey side extension (revised scheme to 19/1414/FUL).

UNABLE TO SUPPORT

Members were unable to support for the following reasons;

• The proposed development would adversely affect the street scene and be out of keeping with the character of the area • The proposed development was considered over development of the site. • The proposed would be contrary to the policy 7 of the Neighbourhood plan local distinctiveness. • The proposed would be contrary to the policy 9 of the Neighbourhood plan Residential Development.

173 19/2004/FUL Mr Stephan Drew 4 Stevens Cross Close, Sidford, Sidmouth, EX10 9QJ. Sidford Ward Proposed rear extension.

SUPPORT

Planning Committee 25 September 2019 174 Tree Exemption Reports No Tree Exemption Reports were received.

175 Appeals

Planning Application 19/1969/TRE Garth, Knowle Drive, Sidmouth, Fell one Portuguese Laurel.

Planning Application 18/1798/FUL Elmcote, Boughmore Road, Sidmouth, EX10 8SH. Construction of dwelling and detached carport.

Planning Application 19/0430/FUL The Blue Ball, Car Park, Sidford. Proposed construction of three detached dwellings and private car parking with associated new private vehicular access, landscaping, boundary treatments, drainage and ground works, and reconfiguration of existing car park.

The Planning Clerk reported that the appeal had been lodged by the Applicant in respect of the above application.

Appeal Decision Planning Application 18/2921/FUL Valley Mead, Convent Road, Sidmouth EX10 8RE. Construction of a single storey extension has been granted.

The Planning Clerk reported that the appeal decision had been reported by the Secretary of State in respect of the above application.

176 Enforcement Letters No Enforcement letters were received.

…………..……….…………………………………………… CHAIR OF THE PLANNING COMMITTEE

Planning Committee 25 September 2019 Minutes of the meeting of Sidmouth Town Council’s Planning Committee Held at the Council Chamber, Woolcombe House, Sidmouth, Friday 27th September 2019

Councillors present: - Ian Barlow (Chair) Jenny Ware (Vice-Chair) John Loudoun

Apologies: - Deidre Hounsom, Louise Thompson, Jeff Turner and Kelvin Dent

The meeting started at 10.40 am and finished at 10.55 am.

177 Declarations of Interest

Name Item Number Type Action Taken Details Cllr John 19/1933/FUL and Personal Remained in the Chamber Acquainted with Loudoun 19/1934/LBC Interest during discussion but did Applicant. Bundels, Ridgeway, not vote. Sidbury, Sidmouth, EX10 0SF.

178 District Council Members It was formally noted that the participation of those Councillors who are also members of the East Devon District Council in both the debate and subsequent vote is on the basis that the views expressed are preliminary views taking account of the information presently made available to the Town/Parish Council. The District Councillors reserve their final views on the application until they are in full possession of all the relevant arguments for and against.

179 Applications for consideration Resolved That in respect of the Planning Applications set out below and attached, representations to the manner in which they should be determined, be made known to the East Devon District Council in accordance with schedule 16 of the Local Government Act 1972.

Applications for consideration

180 19/1933/FUL Mr & Mrs Bundels, Ridgeway, Sidbury, Sidmouth, EX10 0SF. Construction Sidbury Ward Mitchell of single storey extension.

SUPPORT subject to the agreement of the Conservation Officers. 181 19/1934/LBC Mr & Mrs Bundels, Ridgeway, Sidbury, Sidmouth, EX10 0SF. Demolish Sidbury Ward Mitchell existing lean-to extension and construct new kitchen extension; minor internal alterations; installation of new ground source heat pump and repairs to existing chimney stacks.

SUPPORT subject to the agreement of the Conservation Officers.

…………..……….…………………………………………… CHAIR OF THE PLANNING COMMITTEE